Pounamu Skelton’s story is one of vision, resilience, and legacy. He uri o Taranaki Maunga, Te Atiawa, Taranaki Tuturu, and Ngāti Ruanui, Pounamu lives on her papakāinga in Onaero, a place her whānau have named Te Rau Orongo “the multiple ways to heal ourselves.”For more than 24 years, she carried a dream: to live organically …
WĀ-HINE
Her Business. Her Life. Her Legacy.
WĀ-HINE is a podcast that celebrates the stories of wāhine (women) who are doing business differently. Guided by purpose, grounded in values, and committed to creating impact that extends beyond profit.
Each month, I sit down with wāhine entrepreneurs and leaders to have real kōrero (talk) about what it truly means to build a business that reflects who you are, where you come from, and what matters most.
These conversations are honest, empowering, and full of insight. From lived experiences and cultural connection, to bold vision and the quiet strength it takes to lead.
This isn’t hustle culture.
This is wāhine legacy leadership.